The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive. Agree Realty Corp.

The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive. Agree Realty Corp.

The most recent short interest data was recently released for the 03/15/2017 settlement date, and Agree Realty Corp. is one of the most shorted stocks of the Russell 3000, based on 6.71 "days to cover" versus the median component at 4.83.

A look at the weighted underlying holdings of the Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ) shows an impressive 11.8% of holdings on a weighted basis have experienced insider buying within the past six months. START SLIDESHOW:10 ETFs With Stocks That Insiders Are Buying » Agree Realty Corp.